Enforcement

Civil Process

The Civil Process Unit consists of one civil process specialist and four civil process deputies. This unit serves all civil
papers such as criminal and civil subpoenas, criminal and civil summonses, landlord tenant process, child support
enforcement process, and various other civil related processes. The Boone County Sheriff's Department only serves
court issued/ordered civil documents. For a list of fees, go to the process fees page.

Landlord Tips

KEEP YOUR RENTAL COMMUNITIES SAFE!

Most of the problem crime areas in Boone County are in neighborhoods with a high concentration of rental units and
trailer parks. Landlords who "rent to anybody" create a haven for drug dealers, thieves and a wide range of criminal
activities.

Landlords can help reduce crime by utilizing methods to properly screen tenants, maintain an aesthetic environment and
create a safe, pleasant living community. Landlords who develop and maintain high standards will attract good tenants,
see an increased demand for units, boost property values and improve safety for all!

Poor rental standards by some landlords result in higher crime, damage to property, lower property values and the cost of eviction.

FREE Sources Available To Screen Prospective Tenants:

Use the daily 07:00 Report to view arrests made by area law enforcement
agencies in the previous 24 hours!

Check the Registered Offenders list to get the names and addresses of rapists, child molesters and others
convicted of sex crimes!

Check the Office of State Courts Administrator's CASENET
(http://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/base/welcome.do) website. This site provides civil and criminal court case
information of participating courts in the State of Missouri. Landlords can perform a search to see if prospective
tenants possibly have previous criminal charges. A search can also be done to see if prospective tenants have been
sued for non-payment of rent, utilities, child support or neglecting other financial responsibilities. Casenet
should not be used solely as a criminal background check.

Fee Based Site For Screening Tenants:

Accurate Credit Systems is a central Missouri company providing
nationwide credit and background checks on prospective rental tenants for a fee.

****The Columbia Police Department periodically holds seminars for landlords throughout Boone County on ways to make
rental communities crime free. There is more information about Crime Free Housing at
http://www.gocolumbiamo.com. At this site enter Crime Free Programs in the Search block. The contact person is Officer Tim Thomason at 874-7426.